BaconBitRacing
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Working on making an engine locker, for flywheel installation and torquing. Though I seem to have lost my key… what kinda key does the predator have?
Streaker S465 live axle resto
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Working on making an engine locker, for flywheel installation and torquing. Though I seem to have lost my key… what kinda key does the predator have?
3/16". You can grind down a 1/4". You just gonna hold it for a second.
BaconBitRacing
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Opinions on if this wheel is okay for use. I personally think OK but I would like opinions. 
And more importantly the wheel integrity is fine, good ‘n strong.
And more importantly the wheel integrity is fine, good ‘n strong.
BrownStainRacing
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I agree.
Making a turn at speed, and that bad spot on the bottom, will fold up under you.
Wheels do need to flex. I think that one, .....is all outta flex.
BaconBitRacing
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Alright, it’s a display model now. I’m not looking to cheap out on a wheel, have it break, and get me hurt and do 100s of damage.
BaconBitRacing
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I’ll take pics in a moment. Mostly good, this is the worst by a lot.
BaconBitRacing
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I can’t get front wheel pictures right now. Here’s the back. Good side of bad wheel:
TBD wheel, looks fine but a little rusted. Opinion is requested.
BaconBitRacing
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I’ll talk to ya tomorrow, I need some sleep.
Thanks for the help.Denny
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Bacon, if I was you I would have the remaining good wheels sandblasted then use the POR15 system and etch with the metal ready and paint with gloss black POR15 but before it is completely dry prime it with a laquer automotive primer and let it all dry thoroughly. Then scuff sand and paint them your chosen color.
BaconBitRacing
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Okay, all rested up and I can think now. It looks like you have one front hub and one rear hub and one no hub. Lemme get some measurements. Total tire height: 11.5ish inches. Wheel size: 7inch. Distance between mount holes: around 3 inches. I couldn’t get a precise measurement quick, if you need another more precise I can get it.
BaconBitRacing
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I remeasured and the hub fit is exactly the same as yours, the drive hubs I have for the rear axle would fit those wheels. I'll get both tires off the wheels this afternoon, to inspect them for unseen damage. Our wheels are identical in all dimensions I have access to at the moment. When I take them apart we can identify width. I'll also check the fronts for damage. I'm fairly certain (I haven't looked at the front wheels in a long time) that either the tires or the whole wheel assembly is smaller then the back. Thanks.
BaconBitRacing
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@Grizzlymi, any tips on getting tires off split rims? Just lots of screwdrivers and pry bars?
Edit. Watched a video, working now.
Edit. Watched a video, working now.
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BaconBitRacing
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Couldn't get the tire off in the time I had, I'll try when I get some time. If y'all have any tips, throw 'em out.